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Mukwonago, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53149

Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,057
125/sq mi
$110,608
Median income
$414,200
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mukwonago pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
125
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53149 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53149 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mukwonago, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to 19,057 residents across 152.2 square miles, a density of 125 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53149 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,608 (42% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $53,367. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $414,200 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 53149 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Waukesha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53149

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mukwonago, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53149.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53149, Mukwonago, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,057

Population

152.2

Area (sq mi)

125

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53149?

42.7

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$110,608

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$53,367

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53149 ranks nationally

Mukwonago, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,608 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,775

Total Housing Units

7,405

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$414,200

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53149 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 161
2021 +9.0% 175
2022 +13.0% 198
2023 +10.5% 219
2024 +9.1% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 418 business establishments in ZIP 53149, employing approximately 7,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,093,000.

418

Businesses

7,070

Employees

$479.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 12.0%
Retail trade 47 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 44 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 7.2%
Finance and insurance 29 6.9%
Manufacturing 22 5.3%
Wholesale trade 17 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.7%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53149 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53149 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53149 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53149 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53153 North Prairie, WI 2,328 5.1 mi
53103 Big Bend, WI 3,724 6.5 mi
53189 Waukesha, WI 26,228 6.0 mi
53119 Eagle, WI 5,608 7.3 mi
53120 East Troy, WI 9,679 6.6 mi
53183 Wales, WI 2,815 8.9 mi
53188 Waukesha, WI 35,195 10.3 mi
53185 Waterford, WI 18,551 9.3 mi
53118 Dousman, WI 7,202 10.0 mi
53167 Rochester, WI 399 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waukesha County

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Menomonee Falls, WI
Pop: 35,651
53188 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 35,195
53066 standard
Oconomowoc, WI
Pop: 33,830
53186 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 33,592
53151 standard
New Berlin, WI
Pop: 31,987
53189 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 26,228

Related Areas

Waukesha County Mukwonago, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53149 in? ▼
ZIP code 53149 (Mukwonago) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53149? ▼
ZIP code 53149 in Mukwonago, WI has a population of 19,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53149? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53149 is $110,608, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53149? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53149 is $414,200, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53149? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53149 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53149? ▼
ZIP code 53149 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 7,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53149? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53149 are: Construction (56), Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53149? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53149 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53149? ▼
In ZIP code 53149, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53149? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53149 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53149? ▼
In ZIP code 53149, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53149? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53149 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.